Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992 Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1990-1996
Spec height1 54.5 in 2 
+ 0.35 in
1 54.2 in Spec height1
+ 2.68 in 2 64.6 in Spec width2
1 61.9 in Spec width2
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Peugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 - 1996
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Peugeot
205
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 1990 - 1996
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 - 1992
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1986 - 1992
Spotted in the Netherlands 14″ SZ
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonPeugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 vs. Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Peugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 is 2.68 in narrower and 0.35 in lower compared to Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Compact
+3
145.9 in
Length
158.3 in
+12.4
61.9 in
Width2
64.6 in
+2.7
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
54.2 in
Height1
54.5 in
+0.3
95.3 in
+0.8
Wheelbase
94.5 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1719.6 lbs
Weight4,6
1818.8 lbs
+6%
5
Seats max.
--
7.6 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12.7 cu ft
+68%
42.4 cu ft
+10%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
38.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 9280
+26%
Price EU7
€ 7393
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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